Winter in Annapolis brings a mystical charm to our historic, brick-laden streets. Consistently ranked as a Top Christmas destination year after year, and with the Best Holiday Lights Display in Maryland at Lights on the Bay at Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis is the perfect holiday town for a…
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You may not know it if you drive straight into Annapolis from one of the major interstates, but Annapolis and Anne Arundel County are home to a diverse and rich agricultural community. There are 381 farms and over 28,000 acres of farmland in Anne Arundel County alone, and thankfully, many of them…
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Bears aren't the only ones who hibernate throughout the winter. As soon as the birds begin to chirp and the flowers begin to blossom, the boats around Annapolis find their way out of their plastic shrink wrap and into the cold waters of the Chesapeake Bay. The Woodwinds are 74-foot schooners…
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Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with Black History, Heritage & Culture in Anne Arundel County On August 28, 1963, 500 Annapolis and Anne Arundel County residents boarded buses to attend the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Little did they know they were about to join 250,000…
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In December 1649, the first European settlers supplanted the Susquehannocks and formed a new settlement north of the Severn River. They named it Providence. Now, almost 375 years later, Anne Arundel County encompasses 376,000 acres and sits at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, enticing visitors…
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Wil Peterson, Owner and Operator of O'Learys Seafood in Eastport, took over the restaurant about 8 years ago. At first glance, you can tell Wil is just as colorful as the art-filled walls of his restaurant! With an eye for the curious and unexpected, O'Learys highlights the best of Chesapeake…
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Eisenhower had a storied past, but it was time for a facelift. Eisenhower Golf Course has been a local municipal golf course in Anne Arundel County for nearly 50 years, but the well-loved system fell into disrepair over the years. The greens became tired and riddled with draining issues, and…
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Set behind the impressive Chase-Lloyd House on Maryland Avenue lies a lush garden landscape of native plants that supports the ecology of the region and the Chesapeake Bay! Image courtesy of Annapolis Discovered. The Chase-Lloyd House The Chase-Lloyd House was built in the 1770's…
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The wind is blowing out of the south east, the motor is off and the sails are full as you head toward the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Just when you think things can't get much better, First Mate, Susan Rosepepe pours you a little more champagne and brings out her homemade Anitpasto platter. A gal…
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Ahhh, dorm life. Did you ever really live the college life if you didn't use an iron to cook up a grilled cheese? Do you secretly reminisce about all those amazing friendships, parties and all-nighters? Well, the new bar and restaurant at the Graduate Annapolis Hotel does just that, but in…
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